Junior Legal Operations Specialist -LATAM

Overview

As the organization rapidly expands, this role supports a fast-paced, global legal function. The Junior Legal Operations Specialist will work closely with internal stakeholders to help manage and streamline contract, employment lifecycle, research, and documentation needs across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities

• Contract Support: Draft, review, and edit standard agreements, including employment contracts, NDAs, vendor agreements, and contract addenda.
• Employment Lifecycle Legal Support: Assist with onboarding, offboarding, and employee documentation across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring process compliance.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research across multiple regions; summarize jurisdiction-specific employment laws; prepare legal briefs, country playbooks, and compliance summaries to support internal legal decisions and client advisory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with stakeholders across departments to provide legal support.
• Process Improvement & Documentation: Support the creation of legal templates, internal playbooks, and SOPs to improve team efficiency.

Requirements

• Education: Law Degree (LLB/JD) from a recognized university.
• Professional Qualification: Bar membership or qualification in any country.
• Experience: 2–3 years’ experience in an in-house legal department.
• Relevant Exposure: Exposure to employment law, commercial contracts, or global HR-related work within LATAM.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership.
• Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Language Proficiency

• Excellent command of written, read, and spoken Spanish and English languages.

Location

Remote